E-Commerce Purchasing Specialist

About Us:Salzman Group is a small business in Rochester, New York, who proudly operates Whole latte love, the largest and fastest growing ecommerce retailer of high-end luxury brands of home espresso equipment and coffee. We are further diversified within the Salzman Group umbrella corporation as an importer and exclusive distributor of several home and commercial products in the US and Canada. We were recently awarded America's Fastest Growing Online Shops 2022 by Statista and published in Newsweek and also America’s Best Trending Online Shops 2021. Whole Latte Love was founded in Rochester NY and just celebrated our 25th anniversary.

Position Description:The E-Commerce Purchasing Specialist oversees the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for the Company’s e-commerce platforms, both domestically and internationally. This role collaborates with the Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to meet the company's objectives, ensuring supply chain and inventory management align with a dynamic merchandise mix and related financial responsibilities. All procurement actions must adhere to company-set policies and procedures, considering both local and global market dynamics.Responsibilities:Efficiently purchase inventory, supplies, and capital equipmentPeriodically evaluate vendors/suppliers, notifying management if vendors do not meet performance or quality standardsProcess purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorization. Propose new or substitute vendors when beneficialIssue and manage purchase orders; negotiate prices, delivery, and credit terms in line with company policies and procedures. Keep comprehensive purchasing recordsImplement risk management for supply contracts and agreements.Establish and oversee the procurement budgetDevelop and apply effective sourcing strategiesHarness research skills to identify and engage with profitable suppliers, and negotiate beneficial termsEstablish and nurture business partnershipsSupervise supply needs and approve the procurement of necessary goods and servicesOversee end-to-end workflow, from order initiation to delivery completionBuild and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring updated vendor recordsAnalyze inventory reorder levels and pricing tiers to ensure cost-effective purchasing in alignment with the company’s capital costsGenerate monthly procurement reports, review forecasts of purchasing commitments, and assess performance against targetsCollaborate with the warehousing and distribution teams to ensure seamless integration of purchasing plans with inventory management and logisticsStay abreast of market trends and technological advancements in the e-commerce industry to inform purchasing strategiesMonitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement and inventory managementAddress and resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise in the procurement processHandle additional purchasing, inventory, and accounting tasks as required or requested

Qualifications:Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in a similar role, specifically within the e-commerce sectorProficient in sourcing and procurement techniques with a keen ability to forecast market trendsStrong experience in data collection and analysisComprehensive understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management practicesOutstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive decision-making attitudeOrganized, with efficient planning skillsEffective written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the ability to nurture business relationships both internally and externallyProficiency in spreadsheet, word-processing software, and other relevant e-commerce and inventory management tools Perks of the position: Modern office settingTraining provided; no prior experience neededCompetitive pay (based on experience)Competitive health and dental insurance plans401k plan w/Company contribution (after 1 year)Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidaysFully stocked kitchen in the office for all employees to enjoyCompany-sponsored monthly DoorDash passUnlimited coffee, cappuccinos, and lattes